Thanks for coming out to Honest Friend Brewing for our April meeting last night. The early birds got a tour from co-owner and head brewer Chris Carter. Apologies to those who arrived later; there was a miscommunication about a second tour.
Our Club Competition theme was Hopapalooza. Thanks to our judges Daniel Dugan and Jared Parko. Here’s who placed:
- 1st: Chris Woodley’s IPA
- 2nd: Scott Elliott’s Stone Quarry NEIPA
- 3rd: Dave & Mike’s Genesis West Coast IPA
Congrats to all! Check the Leaderboard for current standings toward Brewer of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
The election was held for the new SODZ Board. New officers will be on board for May 2026, serving through April 2027. Thank you to outgoing board members Jessica Clark Royster and Bill Koeppen for your service!
2026-2027 Board:
- President – Sandy Hugill
- Vice-President – Jeremy Eberle
- Secretary – Jared Parko
- Treasurer – Kelly Woods
- Membership Director – Aaron Davis
Members also approved the updated bylaws that Sandy emailed last week. Technically, members in good standing still have until 4/23/26 to dissent (to allow a full week for review). The new document is expected to be approved and posted to the website by the end of the week.
Jessica provided a verbal Treasurer’s Report. Our finances are in good standing with positive balances in our checking and Paypal accounts.
Longtime SODZ member AJ Zanyk is selling several pieces of homebrewing equipment, beer memorabilia and other items that he can no longer keep. We are reaching out to club members to help AJ organize and list these items for sale. Please contact a board member, or David Young at Buckeye Brewcraft, if you can help.
Speaking of Buckeye Brewcraft – they are indeed up and running in the new location. Their online contact info hasn’t been fully updated yet, but the new address is 1102 Gahanna Pkwy, Gahanna OH 43230. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday 11am-6 pm, and Sunday 12-4 pm.
Upcoming Events:
- 4/25/26 – 9 am – British Beerfest at Parsons North Brewing – Entries are officially closed but Scott will open entries for club members upon request. As always, we need more judges and stewards! Beginners are welcome. Please consider helping out. Beer check-in is Thursday 4/23 at 6 pm. at Parsons, and Scott will buy you a beer for helping. Register entries or to volunteer here. Also note that the Cap City Half Marathon takes place this morning, so plan to leave early due to road closures.
- 4/27/26 – 5/1/26 – Barley’s Homebrew Competition entry dates. Details here. You can also bring your entries to to British Beerfest or Buckeye Brewcraft.
- 5/2/26, 9 am – Big Brew Day at Columbus Brewing Co’s production facility on Harrison Ave. CBC makes a mash and brewers can take FREE wort to boil on site using a gas kettle, or take it home to boil. The recipe is for a Trappist Single. Not brewing on site (or at all)? You can still come socialize!
- 5/9/26, 2-6 pm – Progressive Home Brewery Tour – Thanks to Aaron Davis for organizing and to Pat Woodward, Eric Saas and Paul Gledhill for hosting. There is room for one more brewer to host in the Clintonville area – contact Aaron directly if you are that brewer. Sign-up here to attend (limit of 20 people). This is a free event!
- 5/17/26, 1 pm – Barley’s Afternoon with the Brewers
- 5/18/26, 7 pm – May Meeting at Ill Mannered Brewing in Powell. Club Comp theme: Yellow Fizzy Yellow Beer.
- 6/15/26, 7 pm – June Social at Restoration Brew Worx in Delaware. No formal program or club comp.